nocturnal childhood enuresis: 'dry nights' treatment programme

please note: the following represents an example of a typical childhood enuresis treatment programme offered by Christine Woolfenden. The number of sessions required and the exact approach adopted will be tailored to suit the specific needs of each individual child; occasionally more sessions are required

SESSION 1:

·case history /problem analysis and explanation of hypnotherapy

·introductory relaxation hypnosis session

·instillation of protective shield

·goal visualisation

·HOMEWORK: use the protective shield as often as you need/want to; listen to the relaxation stories CD every night

SESSION 2: exploring and accepting change

·accepting that you have the power to change and building determination to succeed hypnosis session – cutting ties with the past

·mind/body connection

·further development of goal visualisation

·HOMEWORK: use the protective shield as often as you need/want to; continue listening to the relaxation stories CD every night

SESSION 3: creating Dry Nights

·tailored direct dry night hypnosis session

·HOMEWORK: continue listening to the relaxation stories CD every night; make a note of things that sometimes worry you or make you feel anxious; use the protective shield as often as you need/want

SESSION 4: worry reduction

·direct stress reduction and relaxation script – confidence/self-esteem building

·reminder of protective shield

·dry night booster

·HOMEWORK – use the protective shield as often as you need/want to; continue listening to the relaxation stories CD every night; make a note of times when you feel very confident and good about being you; continue listening to the relaxation stories CD every night

SESSION 5: confidence and self-esteem building

·instillation of confidence anchor

·direct ego-building hypnosis session

·dry night booster

·HOMEWORK: continue listening to the relaxation stories CD every night; practise the confidence anchor

SESSION 6: cementing success in the present and future

·learning the art of self-hypnosis

·hypnotherapy session looking forward, focusing on goal achievement and goal maintenance – cementing dry nights

·HOMEWORK – keep motivated! Make certain to laugh at least once a day; remember to use all your new skills

the Oxfordshire Hypnotherapy Practice (Oxford)

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